US Bridges

FAP 28 over Branch

Fair

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · 0.24 MI N of SR111 Jct. · Structure no. 77SR0280023

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,167
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 28 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 28 over Branch in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,167 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,144 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 28
CrossesBranch
Location0.24 MI N of SR111 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountySequatchie County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.39839, -85.37262
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,167 (2021)
Projected traffic8,144 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$341,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 28 over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FAP 28 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 28 over Branch carry?

About 5,167 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 28 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 28 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.